About Me

I can be described as lover of life, an animal lover, and lover of education. I am constantly striving for knowledge and learning opportunities. I've been around horses my entire life. I enjoy working with horses and their human partners through natural horsemanship philosophies, natural balance bare foot
hoof care, reiki, red-light therapy, essential oils, aromatherapy, crystal healing, flower essences, and more. I am a Usui Shiki Ryoho Reiki Master Teacher who offers treatments for people, horses, dogs, cats, and other creatures great
and small. I also teach Reiki classes for those interested in learning how to treat themselves, their loved ones, and even
their animals! Natural Horse Lover Farm is located in Northern New York between the St. Lawrence River and Adirondack Mountains. Heaven on Earth. naturalhorseloverfarm.com

Wednesday, November 16, 2011

Linda Parelli's Horse West Point Dies in Freak Accident

I just learned that Linda Parelli's horse West Point died suddenly from a freak accident. I have no specific details but wanted to post a quick message to tell you all. I encourage that you connect on Parelli Connect or Facebook to send her your thoughts of sympathy and regard (I did). RIP West Point.

Linda---My sincere sympathy in your profound loss. May you find comfort knowing his memory will live on in all whose lives he touched. oxox

Linda wrote on Parelli Connect: "Thank you all for your thoughts and comfort. I feel sad, still in some kind of disbelief. Westy was such a magnificent horse, he taught me so much. Yesterday was the best day ever with him and I'm so glad I have the photos to cherish. I'm glad I got to share him with you all too. :)"

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10 Qualities of A Horse-Man

Parelli Zoneology

The Delicate Zone: Around the eye area, the zone from the nose band up over the ears to the head piece of the halter. It's a delicate area and needs to be treated with care.Zone 1: From the nose band of the halter stretching out for a mile and a half in front of the horse. It physically involves his muzzle and his personal space in front of him.Zone 2: From right behind the ears to the break of the withers, the little dip right in front of them. Essentially it's the neck and chest and the end of the zone makes a diagonal line to the point of the shoulder.Zone 3: From the break of the withers to the point of the hip.Zone 4: From the point of the hip to the top of the tail.Zone 5: From the tail head stretching out a mile and a half behind him

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What Parelli Can Do For You...

Can teach you how to...

- Have lightness and responsiveness without artificial aids- Eliminate opposition reflex- Ride with more confidence and fluidity- Build a solid foundation so you and your horse can become partners- Help your horse become smarter, braver and more athletic- Do more than you ever thought you were capable of doing with horses!

The Seven Games

"This game proves to your horse you will not act like a predator, that you are friendly and can be trusted."

Game #2 The Porcupine Game

"This game is called "porcupine" as a reminder that the horse should not lean against a point of pressure but learn to move away from it."

Game #3 The Driving Game

This game teaches the horse to respond to implied pressure, where you suggest to the horse to move and he moves without you touching him."

Game #4 The Yo-Yo Game

"The object is to get backward and forward movements equal and light."

Game #5 The Circling Game

"Do not confuse this with mindless lunging! The Circling Game develops a horse mentally, emotionally and physically. It teaches him to stay connected to you and get the tension out of the line between you while maintaining his gait and direction."

Game #6 The Sideways Game

"This is teaching the horse to go sideways equally as well to the right and left, with ease."

Game #7 The Squeeze Game

"Horses, by nature, are claustrophobic. They are afraid of any small or tight space. The Squeeze Game teaches your horse to become braver and calmer, to squeeze through narrow spots without concern."

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Games 1-3 are principle games (a foundation of your language) whereas games 4-7 are purpose games (the language expanded for higher levels of communication).

Horsenalities

Is your horse a left-brained extrovert (LBE), right-brained extrovert (RBE), left-brained introvert (LBI), right-brained introvert (RBI), or a combination?The four main influences that make up a horse's horsenality:

• Innate Characteristics• Learned Behaviour• Environment• Spirit

What can you do for them?

LBE - Move his feet and he’ll give you his mind.

LBI - Move his mind and he'll move his feet!

RBE - Keep learning sessions short and simple. Respect thresholds.

RBI - Move his heart and he’ll give you his confidence.

"The Goal of the Parelli Program is to help horse owners understand their horse's individual Horsenality, and to be able to teach them more effectively to become a Confident and Balanced partner (centered)."

Click here for more information on horsenalities at Pat and Linda's website. It will change your relationship!

Horse's Hierarchy of Needs (IN THIS ORDER)

4 Savvys

Online - Groundwork, where learning happensLiberty - Your horse is free of any restraint, where the truth is evidentFreestyle - Riding without contact, more leisure and funFinesse - Riding with contact, refinement and precision

Parelli Formula for Jumping (and other tasks of course)

1) Calmness

2) Trust/Confidence

3) Motivation

4) Willing Obedience

Parelli's Elements of Success

1. Talent – You’re born with this.

2. Skills – You can develop these.

3. Try – Your fortitude and dedication to succeed.

4. Luck – The proverbial flip of the coin.

The Eight Principles

Horsemanship is natural.

Don’t make or teach assumptions.

Communication is two or moreindividuals sharing and understandingan idea.

Horses and humans have mutualresponsibilities.

The attitude of justice is effective.

Body language is the universal language.

Horses teach humans and humansteach horses.

Principles, purpose and time are thetools of teaching.

3 Laws of the Parelli Program

1. Put the relationship first, gaining trust and confidence above all (principles before goals).2. Develop expertise in all four Savvys (on the ground and riding).3. Commit to never-ending self-improvement (understand what you know, understand what you don't know, and strive to always learn more).

Pat Parelli's 41 P's

"Pat Parelli proudly presents his programs and the proclamation that prior and proper perparation prevents P-poor performance particularily if polite and passive persistence is practiced in the proper position. This perspective takes patience, from process to product, from principle to purpose. The promise that Pat plans to prove is that practice does not make perfect, only perfect practice makes perfect, and it is peculiar how prey animals perceive people as predators and not partners."

The Three L's (Love, Language, and Leadership)

Love= Have your heart in your hands (be kind to your horse).Language= The seven games in many combinations (unlimited) is your common language.Leadership= The act of motivating your horse to do something that works you both towards a common goal. (Make it your horse's idea, not just yours.)

The Four Phases of Pressure

• Phase One (Suggest)• Phase Two (Ask)• Phase Three (Tell)• Phase Four (Promise)

4 Things When Playing

When playing with your horse, Pat Parelli says there are four things you should look for:

Confidence

Curiosity

Sensitivity

Responsiveness

Parelli Formula

* Rapport* Respect* Impulsion* Flexion

Fitness for Partnership

Both horse and human should have these to achieve true partnership:

Mental FitnessEmotional FitnessPhysical Fitness

The Seven Keys to Success

You Know You're Doing Parelli When...

* You constantly seek never ending self-improvement.* You study in all four savvys (online, liberty, freestyle, finnesse).* You put the relationship with your horse before anything else (principles before goals).* You understand that Parelli is way more than riding.* Your horse actually thinks you're brilliant and fun to be around.*You understand that science is nature explained and you are working through the laws of nature.* You communicate to your horse through understanding and psychology rather than force, fear, and intimidation.* You considers the horse's point of view.* You don't use artificial aids of restraint.* You are natural with horses.* You think like a horse before you think like a human.* At the end of the day you can ask your horse “Was it as good for you as it was for me?”

My Disclaimer

Any topics, teachings, services, or recommendations are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease, ailment, injury, or the like. Anyone suffering from, or having a pet suffering from any issue should consult with a physician, veterinarian, naturopath, herbalist, or other health care professional. Any services here are offered are not a replacement for a veterinarian or other medical care. Please always seek medical attention or veterinary attention whenever deemed necessary and appropriate.I am not a Parelli Professional nor do I have endorsement by Pat and Linda Parelli as an official Parelli-related teaching entity. I am simply a PNH student interested in spreading the message, sharing our journey, and helping others. Parelli Natural Horsemanship™ is a trademark of PARELLI NATURAL HORSEMANSHIP, INC. which does not sponsor, authorize or endorse this site. For more information on the Parelli method of natural horsemanship, the Savvy Club, their trademarks, products, services, or other information, please visit http://www.parelli.com/ .